Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen, is the subject of a rumor from Sky Sport linking him to Paris Saint-Germain. On X, Djamel expresses reservations regarding the German club’s financial demands, while Fabrice Hawkins asserts that no offer from the Parisian side is being considered for this winter.
Djamel:
He’s a top player, and I’d love to see an Algerian [DZ] at PSG, so personally, I’m all for it! 🤣
Realistically, though, I’m not overly optimistic about this deal going through at the moment—unless the club suddenly decides to change its stance and meet Leverkusen’s asking price after all, but that’s not the current trend.
Then again, the transfer window is still a long way off, and things could change; the situation today might not be the same in a few months’ time.
Djamel clearly distinguishes his personal desire to see Maza in Paris from his assessment of the situation. His enthusiasm for the player should not, therefore, be interpreted as a sign that progress has been made. According to the information he shares, the price is a stumbling block: PSG would need to shift their position to meet Leverkusen’s expectations. Without a specific figure, it is difficult to gauge the gap between the two clubs. Above all, one caveat remains: this assessment reflects the current situation, but it does not rule out the possibility of the deal moving forward in the coming months.
Fabrice Hawkins:
PSG does not intend to make an offer for Ibrahim Maza this winter. Internally, there is no ambiguity regarding this.
The club’s leadership has not ruled out signing a young player with high potential—not necessarily a forward—provided the price is reasonable
Fabrice Hawkins provides a clear timeline: according to his information, no bid for Maza is planned for this winter. While this does not allow for a definitive conclusion regarding the summer, it suggests that expectations for a winter move should be tempered. The possibility mentioned—regarding a high-potential youngster—remains contingent on a reasonable price tag and is not necessarily limited to the attacking line. It would therefore be premature to assume this represents an opening specifically for Maza. For Paris, the door to new signings remains ajar; the challenge lies in finding the right profile and the right terms.
